المحترف
Volume 13, Numéro 1, Pages 266-289
2026-03-24
Description Of The City Of Bejaia During The Middle Ages
Authors : Chabane Imane . فاطمة زهرة Saad .
Abstract
Abstract : During the Middle Ages, the city of Bejaia emerged as one of the most significant cultural and civilizational centers in the Maghreb. It served as the capital of the Ḥammādid state, established by the Hammadids in the eleventh century AD. Due to its strategic location on the Mediterranean coast, Bejaia flourished as a pivotal political, scientific, and commercial hub. Renowned as the "City of Science and Scholars", it attracted the attention of intellectuals and scholars from across the Islamic world. Its schools and mosques gained prominence as esteemed educational institutions, drawing students from diverse regions. Among the most notable manifestations of its intellectual influence is the case of the mathematician Leonardo Fibonacci, who was introduced to the Arabic numeral system in Bejaia before transmitting it to Europe. This study seeks to examine Bejaia during the Middle Age as a distinguished commercial and cultural center that seamlessly integrated scientific, economic, and intellectual activities, thereby solidifying its status as one of the most influential cities in the Islamic world during that period. This research employs a descriptive and narrative approach to examine the city's historical significance, complemented by an analytical method to explore the key factors that established Bejaia as a major cultural hub in the Maghreb.
Keywords
Bejaia, Maghreb, Middle ages, Ḥammādid.
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